PM launches new Guwahati airport terminal, showcasing rapid growth in aviation infra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), marking the completion of an accelerated infrastructure project delivered from concept to commissioning in under a year, with a strong emphasis on operational readiness.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, third from left, with Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, centre, Union Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu, second from right, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, third from right, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, extreme left, and Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani, second from left, during the inauguration of a new terminal of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam

‘The terminal's design was unveiled by the Prime Minister in February at Advantage Assam 2.0, and its inauguration now sets the stage for operations to begin by the end of February. The swift execution highlights the pace at which India’s aviation infrastructure is being planned, built and prepared for live operations.

‘A comprehensive Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) programme, supported by an expert team from Munich, Germany, has ensured that systems, processes, personnel and passenger flows are fully aligned for a safe and seamless opening.